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Snake catchers in South Yunderup, WA 6208

12 catcher businesses in this directory list South Yunderup inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Guy in Mandurah, about 6 km away.

Catchers serving South Yunderup

  • Snake Guy, based in Mandurah (about 6 km)
  • Snake Boy, based in Mandurah (about 6 km)
  • Urban Edge Wildlife Management, based in Mandurah (about 6 km)
  • Mandurah Snake Removal, based in Mandurah (about 6 km)
  • South Yunderup Snake Removal, based in South Yunderup (about 8 km)
  • South-West Reptile Removals, based in Serpentine (about 27 km)
  • Medusa Reptile relocation, based in Safety Bay (about 28 km)
  • Hayley, based in Baldivis (about 29 km)
  • Jordans Reptile Services, based in Baldivis (about 30 km)
  • The Snake Whisperer, based in Rockingham (about 34 km)
  • Rockingham Reptile Relocation, based in Rockingham (about 34 km)
  • Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 66 km)

Snakes around South Yunderup

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mandurah. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)

    Often banded in yellow and dark brown, but plenty are plain olive or black.

    Flattens its neck when threatened. Back away slowly.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • Carpet python (Morelia spilota)

    Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.

    No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.

Snake bite help in South Yunderup

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near South Yunderup include Peel Health Campus (about 6 km) and Rockingham General Hospital (about 33 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Paramedics decide which hospital to go to.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for South Yunderup?

The snake catcher phone number for South Yunderup is 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, asks for your suburb and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers South Yunderup. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in South Yunderup?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers South Yunderup. 12 catcher businesses in this directory list South Yunderup inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Guy in Mandurah, about 6 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around South Yunderup?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching South Yunderup, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Dugite and Carpet python. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Dugite. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm a snake is present at a particular address. Never get close to identify a snake.

Do snake catchers need a licence in Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in South Yunderup?

Call 000 straight away and ask for an ambulance, even if the person feels fine. Keep them still and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage if you know how. Do not wait for a snake catcher.

What is the nearest hospital to South Yunderup for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near South Yunderup include Peel Health Campus (about 6 km) and Rockingham General Hospital (about 33 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Do not drive a bitten person to hospital yourself. Call 000, keep them still and let paramedics decide where to take them, because the closest hospital is not always the one best equipped for snake bite.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.